Josie’s Journey

Josie’s Journey is looking for handler/dog team members.  If you have a dog that is well-mannered, easy going around people and other dogs and you have an interest in volunteering your time supporting individuals and/or groups in our community, we would love to talk with you more about joining our team.  Handler/dog teams are required to obtain the Canine Good Citizenship certification.  Below are the CGC test items.  If you feel you and your dog would be a good fit, we can be reached at caringpawsforjosie@outlook.com or 607 345-7660.  We look forward to talking with you!

Canine Good Citizenship Test Items:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger

 Evaluator approaches and pretends to shake hands with handler  (hands 6- 12” apart). Evaluator does not touch dog.

2. Sitting politely for petting

 Evaluator pets dog; dog must show no shyness or resentment.

3. Appearance and grooming

 Evaluator inspects dog, combs or brushes lightly, examines ears and each front foot.

4. Out for a walk

 Handler takes dog for a short walk including right turn, left turn, about turn and stop.

5. Walking through a crowd

 Dog and handler walk close to several people; dog may show causal interest but not jump up.

6. Sit and down on cue/Staying in place

 Handler shows that dog can do both sit and down, then chooses a position, leaves dog and goes to the end of a 20 ft. line, and returns immediately.

7. Coming when called

 With dog still on 20 ft. line from Test 6, handler walks out 10 ft. and calls the dog.

8. Reaction to another dog

 Two handlers and dogs approach, pretend to shake hands (hands 6-12” apart), exchange pleasantries, then move on.

9. Reaction to distractions

 Distractions are presented; dog may not panic or show aggression.

10. Supervised separation

 Handler goes out of sight for 3-min. Dog is held on a 6-ft. leash by an evaluator.

Photo: Congratulations Sophie on a achieving your CGC refresher.  We are so proud of you!